Ripped directly from the news headlines, Ric has arranged an interview on short notice with instrumental former Gold's Gym Venice owner Ed Connors regarding the breaking story of internet behemoth Google's intentions to expand their Venice campus to encompass the area including the gym and a number of other historical landmarks. With his busy career as an architect, Ed has taken out time to bring light to this important issue. But first, he chronicles the history of ownership, locations, and expansion of the franchise along with original partners Tim Kimber and Pete Grymkowski. Ed has his own opinions on co-ed training, the current state of the bodybuilding industry, pharmaceutical use and side effects, his relationship to Joe Gold, and the importance of keeping history alive. Ed's proposal for Google: Leave the gym to operate and allow your employees to use the gym with the other members, a mutually beneficial agreement.

This week, Ric fast forwards past the Golden Era interviews, plucking a guest from the current roster of champions. Coming from a non-athletic background where she struggled with her weight, she began reading fitness magazines, admiring the elite and muscular feminine physique. Undoubtedly, as many women in fitness and bodybuilding have, she was influenced by pioneer and icon Cory Everson, not to mention other greats Kelly Ryan, Monica Brant, and Lena Johannesen. Without a background in other sports, she rose through the ranks with natural talent and a burning ambition. Nita credits her support system for much of her success, and reflects on the balance of career and life.

Robby muses on the incredible success and multiple careers of Arnold, despite his recent personal woes. A group of the old guys (at various levels of fitness as Ric points out) will be featured in an upcoming issue of Men's Journal magazine in a special Golden Era spread, and the pair share predictions on who's going shirts and who's going skins. Still in outstanding shape, Robby details his secret on maintaining his impressive bicep peak.

With audio equipment tuned up, Robby and Ric take to the second half of the interview. Ric's just too curious to hear the details about what Robby is most well known for - the infamous bronze sculpture featuring Joe Weider's head on Robby's torso; instantly recognizable, the piece has become part of the mythos of the brand, even inciting envy from Arnold. Naturally the conversation turns towards the storied life and career of Weider, and his incredible influence on the industry.

Robby continues with some additional gym techniques, and explains his impulses to correct others form, and bad personal trainers, in the gym from time to time. While his diet has changed somewhat over the years, his training remains remarkably the same - it's true that the old-school ways are still the ones that work. In addition, he's also mixed in some advanced techniques like fascia massage to not only get stronger than he was, but to remain injury free as well. Well versed on the industry overall, Robby offers some final words not only for aspiring bodybuilders working towards pro status, but the average gym guy with a passion for the iron game.

Due to demand from viewers, Ric shoots a multi-part interview and training series with another missing piece of the Golden Era puzzle, generational bodybuilder Robby Robinson. As strange as it sounds, Robby's introduction into the world of fitness was made as he began to watch Jack LaLanne at a young age, following his TV "plyometrics" routine, probably long before that term became popular. Inflicted with a blood disorder as a child, he began to see improvements in his condition with exercise, and quickly discovered the bodybuilding scene. Another proponent of the artistic side of bodybuilding, this focus was the natural route for Robby after having an unfavorable reaction to the drugs prevalent in those days. Topics eventually veer towards how bodybuilding has changed over the years, as per usual of Ric's interviews.

Following up one of the questions raised during his recent interview with Jerry Brainum, Ric analyzes the current state of scene to determine an answer to this important question. It becomes clear that this task raises even more questions than it answers - do bodybuilders today have the charisma to be real champions in a world outside the stage? Is the fan base strong enough for just the big guys?

Ric asks Jerry about his stance on the supplement industry, and as expected he has much to say. To support healthy aging, Jerry has moved beyond the bodybuilding realm into wellness items like resveratrol, but in the same breath denounces current industry practices of ingredient stuffing and proprietary labeling. Flashback to the supplement scene in the 70's, and one was limited to Blair's and the occasionally unsavory Bob Hoffman line.

A decade in the making, Ric is releasing his new book covering his "3 lifetimes" worth of experience in bodybuilding, rock & roll, wrestling, acting, business and more. Jam packed with all the wild stories of the Golden Era, rare pictures, and plenty of humor, you'll also learn about the success mindset that's been fueling this renaissance man for 6 decades (with no signs of slowing down)!

Down at Venice, Jerry returns to Ric's Corner to help answer the question, "Is Bodybuilding Dead?" The short answer - the public has become disillusioned by the quest for more and more size. Bodybuilding began as a way to stay healthy, but has gradually shifted to a culture believing that the right drug combo can get them into the Mr. Olympia. Both recall the old familiar platitudes - diets of protein and heavy cream, gyms sans cardio machines, and all-you-can-eat buffets with Lurch from the Addams Family (maybe not so familiar). Jerry was even called out by Arnold for looking like a wrestler which led him to the first cutting phase of his career.

Ric digs back in to his own personal history and it's relationship to the Silver Era of Bodybuilding - the 50's and 60's. Ric regales vintage accounts of jealous ex-girlfriends, Bob Hoffman's Proteen, the built Brunet Bros. twins, and a mythical time before drugs where bodies were only built with sweat and iron; resurfacing these important historical roots.

Sporting yet another vintage Gold's Gym t-shirt design, in part 2 Ric updates after getting a full cardiovascular workup, and the news isn't the best, being offered a number of solutions, some of which are frightening and have the potential of causing other issues. But, Ric refuses to live with regrets nonetheless. The take home message: Take care of your heart when you're young!

Ric offers some serious advice on keeping your heart healthy while training past 50 after undergoing a battery of cardiovascular medical tests. Take his advice, and you can avoid having to roto-rooter your blood machine.

The conversation moves into Vince Gironda and his ahead-of-the-times philosophy, Blair's protein, Joe Gold, Zabo Koszewski, and even Elvis. Reg still stays busy with personal training, but likes to stick with his niche of high income professionals. When it comes to physiques, invariably Reg is a proponent of yesterdays "speed and grace" over today's "gorillas", and discredits advertising that claims vitamins and minerals built a body that clearly drugs did. They both agree that even the facial expressions during posing have changed.

Ric's lined up another living legend and highly influential figure in the history of bodybuilding, all the way back from the "Silver Era", the 50's and 60's. Reg Lewis was focused only his baseball career as a teenager, and bodybuilding was simply a means to an end. On a spur of the moment suggestion, he won his first show in 1954 and quickly began establishing himself in the scene, even befriending icon Steve Reeves. From there, things accelerated as Reg was drawn naturally into the world of entertainment, eventually landing magazine covers, working in Mae West films alongside other greats, and acting in his most well known role as Hercules. An early advocate of the home gym, Reg had everything he needed to build at that time a world-beating physique. This was only after getting some pointers about intensity from timeless guru Jack LaLanne. Some may not know that he was also one of the first bodybuilders to compete naturally and win at the national level as drugs became popular in the early 60's.

Actually a separate interview rather than part 3 of the original interview with the pro Aussie bodybuilding sensation, Con talks about a recent un-bodybuilder like workout that took place at a MMA training facility, involving tire flips, hammer swings, rope climbs, and other athletic conditioning. A PR piece for his website, he admits backing off a bit on this type of training amidst his contest prep for the Dallas Europa. An off-the-wall but honest discussion of bringing up glutes leads to pondering bodybuilding vs. wrestling vs. MMA fighting as a career choice, and Ric recommends wrestling for the nice guys.

Ric brings in LA trainer and actor Vince Adams, who comes from the same old-school camp of train heavy and eat big. In his nearly 40 years of training, Vince seems to have seen almost every training scheme out there, and at some point taken the best
from many of them, and both have noticed a concurrent, opposing shift between intensity and "enhanced" physiques since the old days, the latter increasing while the former generally dropping. A few other tips garnered - watch the overtraining, and less weight usually means less health problems. Vince has other projects going on - including an interesting concept for a vintage
bodybuilding club.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://vinceadamstraining.com">Vince's Website</a></strong><br />

Part 2 gets further into Mike's show business career, and into his custom training program, a unique mixture of powerlifting and bodybuilding. Mike admits to steak burritos as cheat meal favorites, and both him and Ric are big fans of Bodybuilding.com.

The youngest in a large family, Mike got an early start with a foundation in martial arts and weightlifting, and good genetics helped him excel in both. One of many future fitness stars discovered by Joe Weider, things moved quickly as Mike was suddenly asked to pick up from his small town life and move to LA, the land of opportunities. Always one to branch out his career, this ubiquitous cover model and "superhero" has had his hand in quite a few pots over the years, from various training disciplines, to MMA, stunts, wrestling, and acting, most well known as "Titan" on the original American Gladiators series, then in the lesser known but bloodier "Battle Dome".

Ric takes a step back in time even further into the history of bodybuilding, all the way back to origins in the 30's and 40's. Names like Steve Reeves, Reg Park, Reg Lewis, Steve Reeves and even Sean Connery were ubiquitous in the day. Also highly influential, the Charles Atlas magazine ads that sparked the imagination in everyone from little boys to grown men. The bodies were built the old fashioned way, with strong work ethics and basic, high quality diets.

Ric hits the streets down at Venice and locates East Coast trainer, model, and gym owner Tony Catanzaro. Tony runs down his training split, discusses going heavy and slow vs. light and fast, and is ready to make the move to the Mecca for the fun, sun and serious workouts.

In the final segment, you'll see more women serious about arms, big Lyle Alzado and the Barbarian brothers, and some very rare shots of the "A Team" filming on location. Technical glitches aside, there's also some Robbie Robinson and Mike Quinn in there too.

Up this week: Mike Christian's big curls, more posing from Bill Grant, small talk with Samir, plus a look at all the fantastic custom-made machines of the era. Jack Armstrong's in there too, looking like Sammy Hagar on the standing calf.

This time we find Samir Bannout posing calves, Bill Grant having some fun, Don Ross modeling his new hair style, and even some illicit entertainment on the floor. One thing's for sure, the music was better.

Machines have their place in bodybuilding, especially the likes of the specially made custom pieces at the original Gold's Venice. They can help with muscle isolation, cutting back when recovering from injuries and easing up the stress on joints. But, as Bill and others have pointed out, the basics of success still reside with barbells, dumbbells and the core lifts. Also, these guys AND your gym respectfully remind you to rerack your weights. Bill remembers the old days and looks forward to new ones with his own bodybuilding show.

Bill was in town for the Muscle Beach Memorial Weekend show, and comes ready to talk old-school with Ric. The incredible growth in popularity of Muscle Beach over the years is due in large part to the efforts of promoter Joe Wheatley. Back in the early days, bodybuilding was considered a cult activity and has now moved much closer to the mainstream. While diets have become more scientific, the basics of eating to change body composition remain the same, only the cardio has increased. Another difference between then and now - guys tended to stay in shape year round, with some fine tuning around show time. Bill has noticed a renaissance of interest in the classic methods amongst his training clients at his New York gym.

This particular Venice Beach gym has always been a magnet for celebrities, many of them appearing
during the Golden Era and still training there today. While he doesn't get the phone calls from movie studios looking for bodybuilding actors so much anymore, Ric still travels out of his way a few times a week to take in the vibe and the familiar faces. Tim's branched out his career since moving on from the Mecca, sharing other common bonds with Ric in music, and in business.

Ric really digs into the lore of Gold's Gym Venice straight from the source, former owner Tim Kimber. A former bodybuilder himself, Tim assembled a team of partners, moved west from his New York home, and set up shop in 1979. With the popularity already established quite well from previous owners, Tim oversaw the moving of the gym to it's current location, and little did he know just how incredible it's reputation would become, still inspiring to the day.

In this very special multi-part episode, Ric takes you back to near the end of the Golden Era, with rare video footage from this classic era of the Mecca. Catch Mike Christian, Tom Platz, Charles Glass and others crushing iron in this legendary realm.

At the legendary Firehouse restaurant once again, Ric has invited a long lost friend, a regular of the Golden Era scene. Emilio reflects on the family-like camaraderie, humor, and memorable characters of the time, with stories ranging from moonlighting as stand-in actors, balsa wood TV weights, to flabby visual aids.

The conversation inevitably veers into comparing the bodybuilder physique of yesteryear to today's top monstrosities. With things settling down for Con in his personal life, it's easier for him to bring up his game to go toe-to-toe with the big players, augmented by his unorthodox dieting habits and cardio-free training. His ultimate goal is the none other than the Olympia, with several stepping stones along the way including the Europa, all documented in detail in the recent additions to his website.

Ric turns his attention to the current generation of talent this week, bringing 6-time Mr. Australia and new IFBB Pro Con Demetriou into the studio. Along with bad boy Lee Priest, Con ranks among the best pro physiques from Down Under. From his simple upbringing, his training began in his mid-teens, competing by 17. Here's a surprise - Con finds even more common ground with Ric after admitting to an occasional wrestling match and even enjoying it. For training he favors the simple - 15 rest pause sets of preacher curls once a week is all he needs for biceps.

Ric emphasizes the topic initially by relating it with recent health issues. While you probably shouldn't count your various beverages as part of your overall intake, carrying around a gallon jug may just be the best way to ensure you're getting what you need. Noella seems less discriminating about her source of H2O and more about the material of the container, but Ric quickly establishes her bias against well-used gym water fountains.

Wildly popular when first released likely due to a rash of purported claims by manufacturers and retailers, this hormonal precursor has recently fell out of the mainstream spotlight, yet remains controversial. Ric's suggestion: it still works. Add it to your arsenal for a range of benefits from maintaining mass to cutting body fat.

Samir's back to wrap up the second half of the interview, candidly admitting to modeling his posing routines after the greats before him, even winning approval from Arnold in a clever game. Now in his mid-50's, he's still got a lot of tricks up his sleeve for manipulating carbs, keeping up the pump, and activating muscle memory. Find out what he thinks about the current state of this under-appreciated art form, if he'll compete again, and what ventures he's cooking up nowadays.

This week, Ric's brought in a bona fide bodybuilding tycoon - 1983 Mr. Olympia & the "Lion of Lebanon" himself Samir Bannout. Like many young people from his era, his foray into the world of bodybuilding was undeniably influenced by pop culture, and Arnold specifically. By the early 80's, his all-consuming obsession with the sport lead to domination in competition. Find out what got him to the shores of America and into the scene, to building a world-class physique and taking home the ultimate prize.

Staying fit has it's benefits between the sheets too - increased libido from the hormonal surge, and the potential to induce a mate with a more attractive physical presence while feeling better about yourself too. Ric shares his tendency for noticing inadvertent innuendo and quips about an overzealous partner while Noella concludes that modern women may actually become more active with age contrary to established paradigms.

In the final segment of this interview, you'll get opinions on the extinct "stomach vacuum", Eddy's lean-n-mean longevity diet, and a bonus for men - the best answer for the dreaded "how do I look in these jeans?" question.

On to part 2 at the House That Eddy Built, this old pair mull over training technicalities, peculiar pre-workout solutions, would-be guests, and the "cult" of bodybuilding. Ed points out how only in recent times have almost all other sports adopted principles of strength training, lending some credibility to a lifestyle and community often left out of mainstream attention.

Ric's on location at the hand-built home of long time friend Ed Giuliani in the heart of Venice Beach. Maintaining a fine heritage of craftsmanship and woodwork, Ed was tutored in the trade by none other than fellow Golden Era titan Dave Draper. You can also catch him still training, proper, at Gold's Venice. But, his answer to the now infamous question is no - the pump isn't the same anymore. With his background in craft, it's easy for Ed to appreciate the excellent hand-built equipment of Joe Gold's at the original location, including extinct species such as the vertical leg press.

Ric takes you on a guided walk through video tour of the modern day Gold's Venice Beach. Check out the get-down-to-business atmosphere, extensive machine selection, and that special feeling you've step foot into a realm of legend.

Trailing off the "we don't get the same pump we used to" talk common amongst maturing bodybuilders, the discussion with the storied Coe continues with body part splits, strong man Marvin Eder, his new hybrid leverage system set to storm the commercial equipment marketplace, and a campy Clint Eastwood story to boot. A serial entrepreneur, Boyer has several ongoing business projects.

Ric's lined up a special guest this week, phenomenal bodybuilding legend Boyer Coe. This soft-spoken Southerner has racked up more contest wins than you'd care to count, and has some very interesting takes on subjects like contest judges, starting training at 13, and cream-based bulking diets. Like other guests before him, Boyer agrees that the Golden Era physiques were much more distinguishable than today.

Age, just like that old friend you'd rather not see who's back in town, is eventually going to catch up with the best of us, and even elite physiques such as brandished by a '70's era Arnold are not exempt. The fact is, as time goes on, bodies will change along with priorities. Interested in training the old-school way? Be sure to check out Ric's new <strong><a href="http://www.americanwrestlingfederation.com/personaltraining.html">Golden Era personal training service</a>.</strong><br>

Jack's owned many gyms in the Southern California area, but none quite as good as the original Gold's Gym, with it's no-nonsense atmosphere and precision hand-made equipment, with not a treadmill in sight. If you've always wanted to move out to LA and live the beach and bodybuilding lifestyle, these two have some words of advice for you. Machines and free weights each have their own unique benefits, Ric suggest supersetting them back to back to get the best of each.

Ric brings back guest Jack Armstrong to remember timeless icon Jack Lalanne, from his pioneering televised fitness shows for housewives, to his doppelganger on the west coast, to his incredible feats of strength and endurance. Jack's influence knew no bounds, inspiring everyone from Richard Simmons to Arnold.

No one secures interviews with eccentric old-school characters like Ric, and this week's guest is a treat. Vintage cover model, bodybuilder, and long time nutrition store owner Leroy Colbert was a ground-breaking African American athlete. A promising career was unexpectedly cut short with a life altering accident in the late '50s. Like previous guests before him, Leroy covers the basics of now and then: how drugs have changed the sport, the level of knowledge in nutrition, and the homogeneity of modern physiques compared to the old days where you could tell a man from his silhouette.

In exploring the "tuff n' tender" sides of human nature, hear two different perspectives on why it seems more and more relationships today are headed for trouble. Noella warns men not to try to outdo their female counterparts with the whole hair, skins, and nails bit, but to focus more on the balance with personality. Realistic expectations along with a willingness to compromise when entering a relationship might help too. Opinions on how men and women handle change (not the jingle-in-the-pocket type) might be as varied as how they actually do. Fitness lifestyles can be a good compatibility factor, but watch for potential conflicts. Ric illustrates honesty as an admirable quality in a partner with a light-hearted anecdote of a would-be wife.

Listen up baby boomers, this one's going to be important for you. On the other hand, if you're young, Ric's got some advice for you to. Pounding your joints into dust with super-heavy lifting will catch up with you some day. For the older crowd still in the gym, it's about training smarter, not necessarily heavier. Focus on diet, avoiding overtraining, and living a long and healthy life.

You know you wanted this one to keep going, and here it is. Ric's distaste for serial gym gawkers is expressed and shared by Noella. On the other hand, it's a well accepted fact that the fitness industry is continuing to turn up the heat in an attempt to draw more attention. As far as gym romances, they may feel natural, but consider the outcome of burning a bridge before you lay it. Sound advice - if you like where you train, don't get involved with anyone there.

Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. Rest up as Kris talks about common mistakes he sees in the gym and why you should avoid them!

Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. For today's back and biceps workout, Kris talks about the myth of age and metabolism!

Time to satisfy your curiosity about something going on between Ric and Noella, and it's not what you think. Ric begins by chronicling his
romantic interludes starting with the attention attracted by his high school band, multiple experiences with jealous girlfriends, and segueing into Viagra, self confidence, and our sexually driven culture. Noella offers requisite female perspective and agrees that the better things work in the gym, the better they work in the bedroom.

Ric brings you another highly requested interview this week and digs up old friend Mohamed Mohsen. Mohsen, a veteran of the "Platinum" era of bodybuilding, or the early 80's, bore witness to the great transition of modern bodybuilding as the symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing look of the 70's gave way to the monstrous Haney/Yates era where mass was king. Despite the hectic pressures of present day life including running acclaimed color-crafting outfit Dream Tan and launching a new TV network, he still adheres to a tight diet and training schedule.

Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. Kris clears up some confusion on his choice of rep ranges before hitting his shoulder workout.

Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. After a quick warning about overtraining, Kris heads to the gym for the chest and triceps workout.

Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. Kris gives you his two cents on off season cardio, and then hits the gym for today's leg workout.

Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. Kris warns against mixxing in other training protocols before heading to the gym for back, biceps, and abs.

Ric's noticed (you probably have too) that most gyms have noticeably segmented social groups and recommends steering clear to avoid negative influences. Noella talks about fitness and self-esteem and observes another distraction in the gym environment: the temptation of flirting, hook-ups, and relationships with other members. Work out for the right reasons, to look good and to feel good about yourself.

What compromises are you willing to make between your fitness and personal life? Does your significant other understand your lifestyle, accept it, or share it? How about your family? These important questions and more are hashed out between popular guest Noella Downs and Ric, who draws comparisons between the 70's and today.

As the conversation continues, it's mutually agreed upon that it's fine to sweat in the gym - for either sex, but, not too much. Ric also shares some little known off-beat facts about wrestlers hygiene plus a bonus about 70's locker room colognes, and Noella about gym born bacterial infections. Turns out gym equipment and wrestling mats can also double as lab experiments in the proper environments. The other side of the coin is over-fragrancing, inducing headaches and raising annoyance levels. To those interested, Ric finally discloses his secret scent to conclude the series.

Ric and Noella broach an important but embarrassing subject: body odor in the gym. Bottom line - you're going to sweat, but there are ways to control the offensive qualities of it. Noella suggests that the more hydrated you are, the less of a problem you will have with odor in the gym, so drink up. Ric's primary uncensored advice - hand washing to prevent bacteria from spreading, and fast-thinking fist bumps over handshakes (invented for that very purpose). Noella is shocked to hear about water fountain habits, but questions men's perspective of sweaty women.

If you've decided to finally stick to your resolution of joining a gym for the New Year and can make it past the first 30 days, this is information you won't want to pass up. If you are unfamiliar with the gym scene, start by getting a good, dedicated trainer and check for free sessions. If you can't find one of those, ask other knowledgeable members and chances are they'd be happy to help. After getting started, keep your mind focused on the task at hand, creating a strong mind-muscle connection will get you better results. To ensure success, mix up your everyday lifting and cardio routine with other fitness related activities to keep things from getting boring.

This week's episode is choke full of expert advice on maintaining your self control during the diet-be-damned holiday season. Eating before parties, controlling your portions, and making the right choices will allow you to stay on track while even allowing for a little flexibility. Watch the booze while you're at it.

Ric's learned over time that adjusting diet can affect fat loss just as much as adding more cardio, and Noella tends to agree adding that she holds back with her background in track & field. Musings over women's bodybuilding and balancing muscularity and femininity lead to deeper questions about the individual motivations behind the freakiest physiques.

Kane does a complete set of lower body stretches including front leg raises, side leg raises, hip circles, dynamic adductors, several hip flexor variations, and grip of other moves you wouldn't think of trying. What's all this stretching going to accomplish you might ask? You guessed it - explosive jumping power.

This week Ric brings in a friend from the gym to shed some light on the female perspective of fitness and competing. With the help of a younger brother, Noella got her start at a young age by winning the overall at her first competition, but continues to benefit from the improvements that maturity and experience bring. She looks at the bright side of competition, acknowledging the unique fellowship while staying keenly aware that everyone's out to win. On the diet train, the two compare gender habits when ordering at restaurants and discuss those moments of gastronomical weakness.

The big secret to Ava's lean and defined core is finally revealed - the longer the diet, the better the abs. Other tools in her belt for midsection chiseling include varied angles and heavy resistance moves in the gym, proper breathing, and Layne's carb cycling program. Ava's top tips for effective cardio are continual progression similar to weights, changing machines, targeted durations, and intense interval training on the bike for the strong willed.

Ready to find out what supplements are in Ric's personal stash? Try whey, arginine, creatine, glutamine, waximaize, BCAAs - and that's just his core products. No company fan boy, you'll see products from Bioplex, NOW, MHP, Universal, IDS, All American EFX, Higher Power, and more.

Connecting through BodySpace and eventually in person at the Olympia, Layne and Ava quickly formed a comfortable working relationship. Layne proves to be the essential weapon to facilitate her already fierce drive for excellence, quickly rising into a formidable player even amidst the enhanced competition. This army brat and California girl turned to personal training and bodybuilding as an outlet for her razor-edged focus after going through the Hollywood meat grinder.

Top cover model Ava Cowan enlists the aid of natural powerbuilder and trainer Layne Norton to launch her professional figure career in a big way. Her extreme dedication and focus makes his job look easy.

Adding muscle to your core and getting a ripped midsection might not be as hard as you think. Use two basic moves in the gym - the hanging leg raise plus the jack knife combined with a good diet and you'll see progress quickly. Ric still has abs!

The master of high intensity training, Dorian Yates, has 7 exercises to give you a leg-up in the gym. Hamstrings, quads, calves - Dorian Yates leg workout will help you pack on slabs of leg muscle that you've never known before!

Have you been laid-off lately? We're not talking about your financial problems here - we're talking about your training. Don't pass up taking some critical time off from the gym once in a while, but stay on point with your diet if you do. If you don't, you might be missing out on maximizing performance and leaving important extra gains on the table.

In a grim and distant future, survivors of the apocalypse have no choice but to tirelessly superset hanging leg raises and oblique cable crunches to preserve precious abdominal muscle. Kane gets some friendly G-rated female assistance for his pullups.

Ric heads out to the original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, and highlights the differences between the 70's and now including the different locations of the pit, the arcade with the famous Zoltar, and Pacific Park.

The electrifying atmosphere of this professional battle royale feeds the hearts of champions, and Kai rides the wave of energy translating it into his now-legendary posing routine and securing the victory. He goes on to explain the mechanics of his creations, eschewing pride in favor of enlightenment. The stage is now set for the final showdown at the Olympia stage - at least for this year.

The fun and games are officially over. At a neat looking urban studio, Kane smoothly transitions from a single set of bent flyes to a superset with side laterals, to a triset with front raises all with timed rest intervals. Back at the gym, it's heavy shoulder presses with supersets of side laterals and a grip of log book writing. Vibram appreciates your patronage.

While Victor Martinez is busy meeting and greeting at the MHP booth at the Arnold Classic Expo, Kai in classic fashion regresses to the shadows /nwhere he awaits pre-judging, concurrently flexing his mind's muscle before his physique is analyzed. In the top 4 call-out, it is on this platform that /nthe war is won.

On the menu today is supersets of wide grip pullups with handle-less full range pulldowns to build the lats into wings of glory. If you ever thought you'd enjoy watching Kane workout in a mirror, this episode's for you.

Hear from a few of Kai's die-hard fans and journey into his history including his rough upbringing and the source of his ideology. Kai seems to accept that his way of living may fascinate some fans while alienating others. With the Vegas sojourn of the previous year a distant memory, Kai thrives in pre-contest mode, effortlessly stacking up plates in a pulverizing leg training photoshoot but finally succumbing to exhaustion. Fortunately Oscar's always standing by ready to reinforce his willpower.

Discussing his Blue Gene dosing, this may be the most anyone has ever hear Kane speak. Unfortunately it's only to hear him warn of impending gonadal destruction. Hecklers at the gym just never seem to understand his eccentric ways, but plod along he does with barbell roll-ups and squats to a step.

Episode #4 of the Quantum Body Method. Everyone's favorite day starts with the familiar pyramid set of leg extensions. After another set of leg press using the same scheme, a new technique is introduced: the suicide or rest pause set, and it's time to go big. You can bet you're going to see the "Foster" face after that one. Robert stresses good setup and form on a superset of hack squats and dumbbell squats. Hams are hammered with a cavalcade of seated leg curls with partial reps, step back lunges, lying leg curls, and stiff legged deadlifts. Leg adductors with partial reps are utilized to get that three dimensional development.

Ric's interviewed many famous celebrities and athletes about how they started they careers - now it's his turn. After being accused of being "lumpy" by and old girlfriend, Ric's interest in bodybuilding only grew as he went from bad old YMCA gyms, to the Army, to Babe's and beyond.

With his legs shredded from all the extracurricular work, a disillusioned yet determined disciple soldiers on with Kai to upper body where he emphasizes lowering the weights and focusing on the squeeze. All this extra work seems to pay off as Jason discovers new finesse when the time comes to throw the poses, while Kai offers unique advice on visualization.

Episode #3 of the Quantum Body Method. Today starts with a pyramid superset of wide grip lat pulldowns and close grip reverse pulldowns, just the right formula to have your lats screaming for mercy. On to middle back with seated rows, Robert insists on perfect form for the best muscle stimulation including ending with partial reps and a quick superset with wide grip high rows. Middle back and rhomboids are singled out with bent flyes, while close grip pullups are utilized for a huge pump throughout. Finally it's hyperextensions to get that massive stretch in the muscle. With plans to attack all heads of the tricep, tried-and-true standard and reverse grip pushdowns are on the menu first. To end it's a straight set of overhead triceps extensions and then dips to failure.

Ever the reluctant sage, Kai agrees to instruct at Shawn Ray's Muscle Camp 2009 along with other Pros offering expert hands-on technique, while at the same time keeping details of his diet under covers labeling it as a distraction to quell curious bystanders. Eager young NPC competitor Jason Myers jumps on the chance to work side-by-side with Kai through a specialized leg posing workout designed to strengthen the pathways connecting important muscle groups to the brain. It quickly becomes apparent to the audience and as Jason remarks later - he may have bitten off more than he could chew.

Episode #2 of the Quantum Body Method. This workout starts with a pre-exhaustion set of seated military presses, then Mike's challenged with a series of fast-paced pyramided sets on the Smith machine for perfect form. The second stage is a few light sets of behind the neck presses for additional delt development but avoiding injury. To hit all heads of the shoulders, supersetting front raises and side laterals with volume and intensity fits the bill. Reducing volume, front delts and traps are hit effectively with the upright row and superman combo. Traps and rear delts are then activated again with shrugs and bent flyes.

Episode #1 of the Quantum Body Method. Mike's upper and middle chest are targeted for improvement with pyramided incline and flat presses on the smith machine followed by a wide grip machine decline press with pushups for lower chest. Finally a giant set of 3-position cable flyes rounds things off. On to biceps, it's EZ curls for the warm-up, immediately to blood-pumping standard and alternating hammer curls, finishing with reverse curls.

At a Veteran's Hospital auditorium in Columbus, OH, Kai gives an inspirational speech the very next day after winning the '10 Arnold Classic. With his first Olympia behind him, he shifts his focus from strict competition to improvement, and embarks down a new path after heading back home, resting, and settling into the well hewn routine that brought him to this elite level to begin with. Kai's powerful vision of physical manifestation through thought has not been weakened by the preceding events, but reinforced.

Ric points out that the term "personal trainer" is a newer invention, and in the Golden Era they were known as "gym instructors" and evokes his own short lived stint. Then in popular fashion, he discharges a barrage of observations and disappointments about this saturated industry.

More dirt on the '10 Oly: The Big Man's gunning for the win, but with a playful and casual attitude. A short but heavy shoulder workout ensures delt dominance. Ronnie's confident the package he's bringing will compete with the current best in bodybuilding, including being healthy and injury free.

News Flash: If you haven't already heard, Ronnie Coleman is mounting a comeback for the 2010 Olympia. In this important interview, he sizes up the competition and is remarkably unconcerned. At a custom speed shop, Ronnie checks out his options for grilling out his ride.

BSN heavyweight Trey Brewer remarks on the physique that signified the beginning of a new era of both size and conditioning. Dropping weights is not only fine in Ronnie's home gym, but encouraged especially when you dumbbell press the weight of a small planet. Fitness fave Alicia Marie was admiring him on magazine covers when she was still in short pants.

Roger talks about the strangely ironic film made about Arnold becoming a governor long before he actually did, and the strong vision he had for his accomplishments. Also, catch the stories about hiding plates on the smith machine at Ken Waller's gym, secretive cardio, and contest prep strategies.

Ronnie humbly heralds the great Lee Haney as the greatest bodybuilder of all time due to his ability to balance career and life. Being at the top of any professional sport including bodybuilding affords a fantastic lifestyle, and Ronnie offers a rare glimpse including a trip to the supplement store.

While everything seemed like all fun and sun at Muscle Beach, people still had to make a living and the perfect fit seemed to be the movie and entertainment industry. Ric discusses one of his early careers as a Kelloggs salesman until corporate restriction forced a change. Other interesting gigs for meat heads included bouncers, brick layers, and surprisingly enough teachers.

Jennifer's known for putting together over the top outdoor workouts, and along with yet another transformation success Zami it's back to the park for a total body agility and speed routine including step-ups, dips, and standing pushups. Four words describe the recipe: warm walnut cinnamon pancakes.

Hold your breath for this one, we finally get Ronnie's take on his upset loss at the controversial 2006 Olympia battle with Jay Cutler. In a different angle, rising superstar and fellow BSN athlete Brandon Curry weighs in on the judgment. For a light afternoon workout, a purple tights-clad Ronnie hits the treadmill then some dumbbell presses.

Jen and friend Alex tear up the football field with a fat incinerating plyo routine including heismans, JNL jacks, burpees, and snatch and grabs. Whew! Continuing the creativity in the kitchen, Jen's got a scrumptious and decadent Nada Colada without all the extra sugar and calories.

Ronnie colorfully recollects a grueling show tour in Europe during his prime in which Kevin Levrone revealed his secretive water shedding technique. A close up camera shot candidly captures a sledgehammer leg session. When you do what you love for a living, finding parity in life becomes simple.

Dig into Brandon's seasonal training values and witness his clever variation on a dumbbell pullover by transitioning it into an extreme close-grip press. Next, get his take on the ever present issue of injury prevention as he pours it on with incline presses and cable crossovers.

In the final segment of the interview with fitness tycoon Joe Weider, Ric recognizes why a man like this never really retires and is perfectly content commanding the largest bodybuilding and fitness empire in the world into the twilight of life. In a short but interesting anecdote he recalls the short lived drug testing period of the IFBB in the 70's. Ric discovers a common thread when he finds out Joe had a short stint as a Greco-Roman wrestler.

Get ready for another high-powered beach workout, this time it's a short but effective yoga routine with rockin' mommy Unni. This week Jen's Lean Dessert factory cranks out a guilt free chocolate banana treat.

Ronnie reveals what he hopes to leave behind in the form of knowledge and inspiration to those that follow. At a BSN shoot, he's not too impressed by an overly foamy product, and this former Denny's employee proceeds to eat a lunch of microwaved steak while reminiscing on working security at the '90 Olympia.

Brandon lets the cat out of the bag on his diet and supplements, and not surprisingly his keys to success are increasing calories and carb cycling. Watch as he grinds through some nasty t-bar rows, wild cable rope variations, and heavy underhand cable pulldowns.

In this final week, it's time to compare before and after and it's apparent that Cy's made amazing progress in 6 short weeks, improving not only is physique but his overall health as well. To wrap things up, Shawnee's prepared a full body routine for the final workout incorporating more advanced techniques. Cy discovers new things about himself and his relationship to fitness and food in the final recap meeting.

At the beach, Jen uses her maxed out energy level and enthusiastic affect along with fellow trainer Edith for a total body sculpting session including uber-effective hammer curls into squats into push presses, lunges, french presses, and sumo squats. Then for a different twist, it's time for a mouth-watering and healthy blueberry pancake recipe.

The story continues as Joe recalls discovering a weight lifting club, a rare sight at the time. Shortly after, he began to plan his first bodybuilding contest segueing into the creation of the IFBB. Ric finds out if Joe was a Gold's or Gironda man, and delves into the legend of him introducing Arnold to America.

The champ remarks on the excitement of his career by likening it to a roller coaster ride, then follows it up with a trip into the gym with some tightly wrapped knees for some heavy front and hack squats. The interview takes Ronnie back to the start of the ride at his first Olympia win upsetting the favored Flex Wheeler in '98. No good hardcore leg workout is without parking lot lunges in the boiling sun.

Gourmet extraordinaire Shelly Bojorquez pops in to Cy's kitchen for another amazing tutorial. On the menu: a family-size feast including seared chicken or salmon and quinoa with roasted vegetables. Just coming off a cycle of Cytolean, Cy reports on his good results with the Gaspari products. Back with Shelly, she's ready to show Cy how to satisfy his sweet tooth and ice tea habit while staying on track to his fitness goals. For today's workout, Cy straps on the weight vest once again as he prepares for a heart-pumping interval stair climb session.

In this one on one interview, discover a surprisingly candid and even spiritual side to this champ that you might not have expected, as Ronnie discusses finding his life's calling and then later his good fortunes in bodybuilding and law enforcement. Naturally, it's in to his gym for a monstrous leg pump.

Find out why this rising IFBB mega-star chose the Tampa Pro for his pro debut under the watchful eye of Pro Creator Hany Rambod. Prepare yourself for more wildly unconventional training doctrines as Brandon grinds through a brutal cavalcade of squats, hacks, leg press, and more.

This week starts off with a supplement tune-up in Cy's kitchen, then moves out to the yard where Shawnee introduces him to some brand new home fitness equipment that will help him fit workouts into his busy schedule. She's got kettlebells, a weighted vest, fitness balls, and resistance bands in store.

It's hard to underplay the significance of this particular Titan of Industry and this week Ric visits Weider HQ to get in a few rare moments with the big man himself. Joe chronicles his humble beginnings as a weightlifter and the origins of his first magazine.

Jen gears up for an extreme team plyo session with fellow transformation success story and mother Cheyenne Prawozik. Workout includes such JNL signature moves as the Titanium Tux and Ninja Jumps. In the kitchen, get ready for a rich and delicious peanut butter fudge shake.

Shawnee pops in again at Cy's home for a fitness checkup, and finds out Cy's weekdays are easy, but temptations show up on the weekends. This week Shawnee brings in her secret weapon, Life Coach Wendy Ladd to discuss accountability and discipline with Cy, and offer some tips for the viewers. Down at the Rock Gym in Long Beach, Cy's in for an exciting day of rock climbing. Manager Emily offers tips on climbing.

Cy gives us some personal insight into his transformation journey from Week 3.<br><br>
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Times have changed when it comes to the dangers of sun exposure, and gone are the days of baking for 4 hours at a time. Ric recalls how bodybuilding, wrestling, and acting shared a close connection, and the lost art of the stomach vacuum.

Continuing to dig into the history of Muscle Beach, Ric and Jack look back to the post-war era when many bodybuilders were wrestlers, and even back to the alleged original New York location. Bodybuilding is about lifestyle, and things used to be a bit more relaxed and easy going in the 70's. Jack remembers when gyms broke down the sexism barrier and allowed men and women to train together, but pines that they just aren't as hardcore anymore.

It seems like the best memory these old wrestling buddies share is of the famous smorgasbords of the old days, but the characters are unforgettable too. Chuck Ahrens, H.B. Haggerty, Rocky Johnson, Mike Katz, Steve Neece. The real question is who was loyal to their gym, and who could be found training anywhere including the various locations of Muscle Beach, Gold's, or The Dungeon.

Finally the day of the ultimate bodybuilding show has arrived, and Kai gives as much attention to his posing routine as he does his muscle definition. While being congratulated for
what seems like a spectacular fourth place win at his first Olympia, Kai goes public with his disappointment and continues to analyze the result. Oscar details the specific plan he laid out for Kai to beat his top competition, and what's in store for the future.

There's mutual agreement that the Golden Years of bodybuilding will never be duplicated, but will remain a treasured memory. Retirement's good too, but so is doing what you love into the twilight of life.

Discover more about Kai's unconventional methods including his surprisingly flexible training and diet schedule and and his propensity to uncover his physique only at the competition. Witness a world-class arm workout along with an extreme interval cardio session. Kai reveals that what appears to be torture is simply his nature.

Far away from the Strip, the filmmaker explores why it was necessary for a professional bodybuilder to come to the place where he will compete 8 weeks before the event. On a late night grocery run, Oscar reflects on the price one pays for greatness, and his own dreams of the Olympia stage. At the gym, Kai's brutal leg session pushes him to the edge of human physiology, and the pivotal link between commander and solider illuminates.

Shawnee catches Cy on the treadmill warming up for the day's weight training, and finds out his ice tea consumption's been cut in half. Today it's chest and legs and Shawnee keeps things realistic with medium sets and reps, with focus on injury prevention and proper form. It wouldn't be Empower Me without a boxing episode, and Cy gloves up for some intense sparring and brings along son Nate. Rubin provides expert tips on boxing form.

The film rolls silently as it captures Oscar and Kai's ritualistic preparation 4 weeks out. Amidst the bright lights and distractions of the Vegas Strip, witness a level of discipline and reverence not often seen in this sport. Things become increasingly uneasy as Oscar injures himself, but still manages to keep Kai focused through a grueling chest routine.

In the final episode of the series, Layne and Jeremy finish up at a chilly APF Raw Power Challenge, the cold temperature hindering performance. Things improve as the competitors acclimate, but then Layne gets a red light for an improper lockout, and Eric injuries a hamstring. Layne redeems by finishing off the competition with his benchmark 700lbs deadlift.

At Cy's home, Shawnee lays out her plan and finds out that Cy used to be very active and fit years ago. Then, it's on to the infamous fridge raid where Cy reveals his ice tea habit. At Michael Blanks' Body Theory Fitness Center, Cy gets the standard fitness assessment before getting initiated at their exclusive DRENCH cardio class. Shawnee offers tips on disclosing health information to your trainer.

Overkill is an incredible new documentary film presented by MuscleMeds about the intense and often mysterious Kai Greene as he follows up his monumental win at the 2009 Arnold Classic. Get an eye-opening look at the philosophies that power this champion.

Layne continues on the warpath with an explosive 690lbs. deadlift at another meet in Indiana. Then in early '10, he competes in the APF Raw Power Challenge where he teams up with Jeremy again, but this time he's lifting heavy too. Layne's impressed by 19 year old Eric Lilliebridge with a 2000lbs. raw, and sets new goals for the upcoming year.

Mixing metal with iron is only natural, and Bodybuilding.com recently found out how rockers Chimaira stay pumped up amidst a rigorous tour schedule. Follow along as we check out Mark and the boys' tour bus, their supplement regimens, and their unique Layne Norton designed split workouts.

In the Venice Beach of Lore, the Valhalla of the bodybuilding diet was the all-you-can eat smorgasbords. The big guys of the time regularly closed these places down by literally eating them out of business. There was no magic formula to the diet: lean cuts of protein, eggs, cottage cheese, salads, and of course the cheat meal Sundays.

Arnold fans, here's your most requested episode! See how the boys carved out those pillars of stone in the old days. Yep, you guessed it - back to the basics with squats, donkey calf raises, and the extinct vertical leg press. But as Ric warns, if you want results don't let ego determine your poundage.

This is the one you've been waiting for, find out how Layne fared in the big showdown. With injury prevention at the top of his priority list, it's certainly not going to slow him down in his quest for domination.

Back in the day around the Venice Beach area, many bodybuilders crossed over into acting to help pay the bills, and sometimes how small or bizarre the role was didn't matter. If you look hard enough, you can find bodybuilders in everything ranging from Mae West, rats, and wrestling to the cult classic Demi-Hulk.

More insanity ensues as Kane conducts a heavy duty upper body circuit. With more sand in bad places, Kane and protege Ascent blast through side laterals, mixed-grip chins, rows, and one arm chest presses.

In powerlifting, if you've decided you can't life a certain weight you're going to be right 100% of the time, and Layne utilizes this fundamental with his intense mind-over-matter philosophy. At an important state meet, he breaks down his strategy identifying his strengths and opportunities, and calls on his unofficial pump-up coach to help push him to the extreme.

Always looking for unique ways to mix up fitness, Shawnee introduces Arlene to a new kind of workout with professional swimming instructor Monique Shelton. She quickly realizes that this overlooked activity proves to be a quite effective for cardio and flexibility. The season wraps up with Arlene recapping her progress, along with a complimentary Gaspari haul.

Back at the Gold's on the Vegas Strip, Layne let's his audience know why he feels this is one of the top gyms in the country. With an excellent variety of equipment available, it's easy to see why. Catch glimpses of Ava Cowan, Martin Kjellstrom and others, plus learn how to stick to your diet and fitness goals on the road. Layne's still surprised at his rising celebrity status.

Gym manners were different back in the day, no radios, no leaving weights out, and no distractions. Ric rants on everything from co-ed showers and celebrity trainers to hogging machines and dropping weights.

Arlene and Shawnee sit down and evaluate Arlene's dedication level to the program. She admits her work schedule has kept her from giving 100%, but they talk things out and she re-commits to excellence.

Back at the Olympia, Layne recaps his experience covering the events in his blog, and highlights his interviews with top pros about the direction of the sport. An animated Toney Freeman speaks his mind about the dynamic between Phil Heath and himself. At the Expo, Skip La Cour and Layne converge on the unique state of natural bodybuilding.

Ric dives right into more of what you want to hear: Arnold's back routine. Secrets include wide grip chins, t-bar rows, and seated lat stretches. Almost everyone's had a laugh at the gym attire of the 70's and 80's, Ric shamelessly defends it.

Shawnee decides to stop in at JLo's latest movie set to see what a day at work with Arlene is like, and talk about the challenges she faces with finding the time to eat a proper diet and exercise. The pair checks out the temptations of the catering truck, then setup a one-on-one training session with Shawnee's personal boxing coach Ruben.

Well, here we go again. More intense footage of your favorite gym junkies mixing it up with advanced techniques. This time it's chest day including machine flyes with partial reps and flat bench with drop sets.

While attending the 2009 Olympia, Layne stops in at one of his favorite Gold's Gyms, then walks the Expo and chats with the folks from Scivation, Gaspari, and Animal while offering insight into the supplement industry

Ric remembers gym visionary and icon Joe Gold and his immeasurable contribution to the world of bodybuilding. Recollections of the hand-made equipment, the no music policy, and the friendly rivalry with Vince Gironda's gym paint a vivid picture of the original Venice Beach lifestyle.
Ric shares the story behind the creation of the world famous Gold's Gym and World Gym logos.

You've always wanted to get in the best possible shape, but you've just been waiting for someone to help you make that first step and keep you moving down the right path. Well now you've got it with your own Daily Personal Trainer!

The discussion continues on why hours of cardio is no good, and the same goes for the inexperienced trainers recommending it and other fitness fubars. Jerry gives a rundown on his magazine articles, covering the subjects of supplements and pharmacology in Flex and Iron Man.

Layne competes in an APA meet in Indiana and absolutely blows them away with a world record 645lbs. deadlift. Squat fans get ready - this is your episode as Layne takes you through his routine incorporating a wide array of advanced techniques. His popular blend of technical expertise combined with incredible mental efficacy continues to amaze.

Everyone's favorite transformation chef is back in Season 2 to teach Arlene how to make great tasting and nutritious meals with high quality ingredients. Watch as they prepare pan roasted chicken with zucchini, and a scrumptious mango-tequila salmon. Shawnee mixes up the cardio by taking Arlene to her favorite hiking spot.

The segment starts with a genuine BB.com shoutout - thanks guys we appreciate it. Bill and Jerry offer their two cents on the current state of bodybuilding and the disconnect between the sport and the public due to overly freakish physiques. Other subjects include the myth of muscle turning into fat and too much cardio.

Kane never seems to get enough of his signature walking lunges, this time utilizing both forward and reverse movements with barbells and dumbbells, and some deep front squats to top things off. Let's see you do 110's on those lunges.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Bob Cicherillo brings you this week's Video Tip Of The Week. Start getting ready for your show well in advance by developing a base tan in addition to using old-school paint-on tanning products for the best results.

The boys wistfully recall the antics of the eccentric Roger Callard, stories include eating whole chickens and 400lbs. cold squats. The nostalgia continues with recollections of a camera-destroying Arnold during the short lived nude Venice beach era. Jerry Brainum talks about his new book.

These three old friends reunite to knock heads on the subject of bodybuilding into the golden years, and have fun while doing it. Mr. World Bill Grant suggests optimal workout splits for maximum recovery, and supplement guru Jerry Brainum recalls cheese-stealing next door neighbor Frank Zane the 70's.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Bob Cicherillo brings you this week's Video Tip Of The Week. Getting in all your workouts can be a challenge with busy lifestyles. Scheduling a specific time for your training can help you stay on track towards your goals.

To really make progress with your fitness, Ric suggests to put away the cell phone and small talk at the gym and get focused. For many this part may come easy, but usually dieting is different ball game. Successful in many endeavors including wrestling and bodybuilding, Ric attributes this to hardcore dedication.

Ric speaks with a bit of nostalgia about gym pioneer Joe Gold and his haven for champions in the 60's and 70's, then reveals some first hand secrets of the revolutionary training technique of the Austrian Oak including old-school work ethic.

Today, Ric's ready to answer all your questions about what the experience of old-school bodybuilding was all about. Find out about home made gym equipment, adding mass in the old days, and the Venice Beach lifestyle.

Season #2 of a 6-part video series empowering you to improve your health and fitness in 6 weeks! Celebrity trainer Shawnee Harkins works with J Lo's Personal Assistant, Arlene Rodriguez, to set up a personalized plan for her including training sessions and diet, then works with her step by step to reach her goals!

Revisit the Golden Days of Bodybuilding and wrestling with Ric Drasin! Hear all his stories about training at Gold's Gym in Venice during the 1970's with bodybuilding legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Franco Columbo, Dave Draper, and more!

Come find a listing of all of the Bodybuilding.com video series - all in one convenient spot. THREE BRAND NEW SERIES: MMA101 With Forrest Griffin, Empower Me In 6 (Season 2), and Ric's Corner! Also, don't miss our new Bodybuilding.com Video Network!

Check out this brand new series featuring up and coming natural figure competitor Isabel Norton-Lago as she prepares to compete in the upcoming 2009 NANBF Mr./Ms. Natural Illinois with new husband and powerhouse trainer Layne Norton!

Check out this all new video series featuring MMA Fighter Forrest Griffin as he teaches you everything you need to know to be a great fighter. From endurance training to submission strategies, this series has it all!

Learn who Jennifer Nicole Lee is, where she came from, and where she's going with this new series. Learn about her past struggles with yo-yo dieting and weight-gain, and how she overcame it all and is now the most sought-after fitness celebrity on TV!

2009 BodySpace Model Search winner Sean Harley brings you this week's Video Tip of the Week. If you want to find out what you need to improve on, Sean suggests seeking out an unbiased opinion such as a stranger at the gym, or a judge if you compete.

Ever wonder how flexible Kane is? Get ready to witness a painful-looking stretching routine including Kane doing the splits. What qualifies as a normal activity for him may be enough to kill an average person. This man never tires of providing quality video entertainment for the fans.

Bodybuilding.com Fitness Model Jamie Eason brings you this week's Video Tip of the Week. To build those rock solid buns of steel, Jamie suggests pre-exhausting your quads first so other muscle groups get more work.

In another bizarre glimpse into what he actually eats, Kane's in the kitchen brewing up a strange mixture of oatmeal, Muscle Milk, Isoflex, berries, almonds, and syrup. Hey, at least it's not cat food.

2009 BodySpace Model Search winner Sean Harley brings you this week's Video Tip of the Week. Get Sean's suggestion for putting together a basic beginners supplement stack that will get you on your way to achieving your fitness goals.

Bodybuilding.com Fitness Model Jamie Eason brings you this week's Video Tip of the Week. Don't be afraid of fats! The body needs good essential fats from a variety of foods on a daily basis for optimal health.

Kane starts off today with some nice deadlifts, but watch how focused he gets once he gets on a cardio rowing machine and takes care to outperform the girl next to him. Turns out it could be a new training partner. Just to keep things interesting, Kane tries out some plyo, kettlebells, and medicine ball throws. Nice camera work guys.

On the third and final day, the trio is back to blast legs showing you proper squat form to
avoid injuries, straight legged deadlifts to nail those hammies, and plenty of others. You
shouldn't be able to walk after this.

Following a series of strict training-only segments in the show, the trend continues with Kane and Ascent81 mirroring each other in the gym with behind the back shrugs, upright rows with bands, followed by hammer high rows.

Team Scivation is back again with a power-packed series aimed at the beginner bodybuilder. Watch as Marc, Derek, and Rob lay a solid foundation for you to begin adding quality lean mass. Get on track to a better body now!

IFBB Pro Mark Dugdale's wife, Christina, is one of the world's most admired bodybuilding chefs today, and throughout her video series she will prepare, cook and deliver the most nutritious dishes you have ever seen, smelled, or tasted!

Kane's been changing up his workout routine lately, possibly to avoid alienating his audience with his strange antics. First up is some slow incline bench work with Ascent 81 coaching from the sidelines before taking his turn, and as usual not a word from Kane in return. The fun continues with heavy side laterals and a bit of shameless cheating.

In this final episode, Shawnee recaps Lucia's progress and the results have been outstanding. She's also been feeling great since discovering a gluten sensitivity and adjusting her diet. The final workout consists of mainly shoulders and chest, along with some stretching and a strength test. For cardio, Lucia focuses on core work using boxing, one of her new favorite activities. Lucia summarizes her journey and realizes how far she has come with her fitness in just a few short weeks.

In this brand new exclusive series join Christina, the better half of IFBB pro Mark Dugdale, as she prepares healthy gourmet meals in her home kitchen utilizing whole, organic, and fresh ingredients. Prepare for a mouth-watering lesson in clean eating!

It's all veggies today as Christina shows you a unique and flavorful way to cook potatoes as well as discuss the nutritional benefits of the amazing cabbage-like curiosity known as the brussels sprout.

You won't believe your eyes as Christina prepares to sear and slow cook an amazing slab of organic bison meat. Check out her special spice blend and technique for locking in moisture for the perfect roast.

Christina discusses why frozen may be better than fresh and definitely better than canned when it comes to green beans. She's careful not to overcook as she prepares an interesting blend including pan saut?ed fennel and mushrooms.

On the weekends, Mark has to fend for himself with a high protein, low fat concoction of ground bison meat, green beans, fava beans, corn, and cilantro perfect for pre-contest dieting. Bodybuilders will recognize this style of cooking!

Christina whips up her signature dish using the unique grain quinoa along with lean ground beef, cilantro, cucumbers, and an exotic spice blend. Dieters rejoice, you can still have flavor while dicing up your abs!

Several months after initially working with Ron, Rob is back to check up on his progress and invites him to his home. In this candid conversation, Ron opens up about some of his personal issues impeding his fitness goals and makes new commitments.

Bodybuilding.com Fitness Model Jamie Eason is back to bring you this week's Video Tip of the Week. Starvation is not the route to fat loss. Several smaller meals that include lean proteins throughout the day is key.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry is back to finish up the series discussing techniques for show-ready conditioning. Troy Brewer favors circuit training for contest prep while Brandon usually sticks to the treadmill. Finally, get Alicia Marie's perspective on the subject.

Shawnee's arranged for a unique workout this week at Balliamos Dance Studio. Her bet is that Lucia can incorporate this style of training more easily into her busy lifestyle. The variety continues outdoors with more circuit training and boxing. Lucia's really improved her conditioning since beginning the program, and the change is noticeable to both her and Shawnee.

Wanna get into strongman? Learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair as he shows you what you need to know! Corey discusses proper warm-ups, correct form, building up support muscles & more!

There's some tough competition on the stage during the finals as Layne comments from the crowd. Chelsea loves the thrill of competing and highlights some of her strengths. The final stages of the competition are tense as Team Norton takes top spots.

NPC bodybuilder Shane Giese shows you how to lift properly & safely in the gym. Only 5 days out from the show, Shane still sticking to good training habits like warming up his legs on the bike before jumping into walking lunges, squats, leg curls, and calf raises.

Watch and learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair! Corey's back to finish up the season with some brutally heavy dumbbell curls and log shrugs preparing for the America's Strongest Man 2009 competition.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry offers some unique advice about ab training: focus on stabilizing the core muscles during other exercises and you can get away with doing less crunches.

Looks like Kane's toning things down with some standard bench and hammer presses in the gym, pretty tame for this guy! Kane offers a little insight about his personal hygiene while enjoying some delicious Ethiopian food with friends.

Things are better this week for Lucia since acclimating to the healthy changes. Her romantic life has picked up recently but she admits the diet is difficult to maintain when hitting the town for a night out. Back at Burn, it's time for squats and curls with good form. Shawnee brings in a good friend, local chef Shelly Bojorquez to help tune up Lucia's kitchen skills.

Watch and learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair! This week join Corey in his kitchen for his special early morning super shake, followed by a step by step breakdown of his meals and nutrition for the day. Find out why a higher calorie, higher carb diet is essential for strongman.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry wraps up the series with tips on hitting all three heads of the triceps for maximum pump, and warming up properly to prevent injuries to the area. Check out another one of his unique moves, the Tricep Ladder.

Kane's back with more crazy lunge techniques! This time he performs overhead walking lunges up an incline, then back down in reverse. Next some barefoot barbell lunges in the gym, and to top it all off some electro-stimulation on his quads. Where does he get these ideas?!

Lucia's been feeling run down from the change in lifestyle, so Shawnee treats her to a therapeutic massage. Then it's time to hit the gym with some intensive core, tricep, and chest training. Lucia recaps her diet and she's been consistent with healthy breakfasts.

Isabel pumps up backstage in preparation to hit the stage at the OCB Circle City Championships. Layne reflects on working through her knee and digestive difficulties during contest prep. Chelsea Kmiec remarks on the details of her prep.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry advocates hitting the chest hard and fast, and using only the effective range of movement to avoid working other bodyparts too much. Also find out Brandon's take on proper caloric intake for gaining mass.

Get all your supplement and fitness questions answered with these two very different competitors, ASC Strongman Pro Corey St. Clair and NGA Competitor Mega Man Myke from Bodybuilding.com Customer Service.

Shawnee introduces Lucia to her new dojo for 6 weeks: Burn Fitness in Santa Monica where checks in on Lucia's progress and takes her weight and measurements to track progress. Shawnee has Lucia do an innovative warm up, analyzes one of her snack choices, then completes her strength training with squats, front raises, and hanging ab raises.

Watch and learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair! Broadcasting from his training dojo, Corey discusses techniques that he and others in the sport use for injury prevention. Learn how to avoid common strongman injuries in the shoulders, arms, and knees.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry uses a lot of variation, high intensity, and short rest periods to obliterate his shoulders from all angles. Troy Brewer explains shoulder anatomy.

In this first episode, Shawnee tests Lucia's cardiovascular and muscular performance with a short circuit training session to help customize her program, then helps her clear out her cupboards and fridge to optimize her diet.

Isabel continues to work on bringing up her shoulders and arms while still focusing on preventing an injury in her knees by utilizing occlusion training under the guidance of Layne. Layne goes into detail about the anabolic science of this type of training.

Watch and learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair! Grip strength is critical to success in the strongman events. Corey takes you through some essential training and equipment that will improve your grip performance. The tools for the job? Grippers, an anvil, and a 45lb plate of course.

Check out this brand new series featuring up and coming natural figure competitor Isabel Norton-Lago as she prepares to compete in the upcoming 2009 NANBF Mr./Ms. Natural Illinois with new husband and powerhouse trainer Layne Norton! First, we join another Team Norton star Amy Suds as she prepares to compete against Isabel. Find out the training and diet secrets behind this grandmother of one's competition success. Then, Isabel talks about her breaking point during contest prep that almost drove her to drop out.

Watch and learn from Idaho's strongman man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair! Join Corey back in his garage as he goes over tips for warming up and lifting the strongman staple atlas stones plus competition tips for grip strength.

Bodybuilding.com is delivering a free, live webinar on personal training and the benefits of using BodySpace in helping clients reach their goals, along with opportunities for trainers to build their revenue. Watch the video replays, available now!

Kane and training partner Ascent81 hit the gym with a mission to destroy their delts, then move on to back. Watch them hammer out huge giant sets including side laterals, upright rows, standing overhead presses and seated incline dumbbell presses before focusing on back with seated rows. This guy never slows down!

Try out the new adaptive Peak Pyramid Training program from Scivation's Marc Lobliner and Derek Charlebois - 5 sets of decreasing reps on 4 exercises per body part to accompany their Cut Diet. Part 5: Legs, Quads, and Hamstrings!

Check out this brand new series featuring up and coming natural figure competitor Isabel Norton-Lago as she prepares to compete in the upcoming 2009 NANBF Mr./Ms. Natural Illinois with new husband and powerhouse trainer Layne Norton!

Prominent fitness magazine cover models and athletes Kendall Wood and Obi Obadike share their secrets for improving athletic performance, choosing the right supps to win, and staying ripped all year long.

Try out the new adaptive Peak Pyramid Training program from Scivation's Marc Lobliner and Derek Charlebois - 5 sets of decreasing reps on 4 exercises per body part to accompany their Cut Diet. Part 3: Shoulders Day!

Try out the new adaptive Peak Pyramid Training program from Scivation's Marc Lobliner and Derek Charlebois - 5 sets of decreasing reps on 4 exercises per body part to accompany their Cut Diet. Part 2: Back Day!

Try out the new adaptive Peak Pyramid Training program from Scivation's Marc Lobliner and Derek Charlebois - 5 sets of decreasing reps on 4 exercises per body part to accompany their Cut Diet! Episode #1: Chest Day!

In this ninth and final episode of her series, Jennifer Nicole Lee films her season finale at the 2009 Arnold Expo in Columbus, Ohio and chats with fellow BSN athletes Anthony Presciano, Alicia Marie, and Trey Brewer!

Learn how Fern went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak and figure competitor. Episode #10: Home Triceps and Abs Workout - check out these simple exercises that you can do at home - you don't need to go to a gym!

In this seventh episode, Celebrity Trainer Rob Riches educates Hollywood actor Ron Lester in the basics of nutrition. Learn how to read a food label, learn about portion control, which types of foods can be eaten at which times, and more!

In this third episode, yummilicious JNL shows you her favorite all-time ab workout for six-pack abs, and discusses post-pregnancy recovery tips to bounce back after delivery and gain your 'fit yummy mom' figure!

Learn who Jennifer Nicole Lee is, where she came from, and where she's going with this new series. Learn about her past struggles with yo-yo dieting and weight-gain, and how she overcame it all and is now the most sought-after fitness celebrity on TV!

Learn who Jennifer Nicole Lee is, where she came from, and where she's going with this new series. Learn about her past struggles with yo-yo dieting and weight-gain, and how she overcame it all and is now the most sought-after fitness celebrity on TV!

Victor Martinez is making his bodybuilding competition comeback, his first stop is the Arnold Classic 2009. As Victor prepares for the Arnold Classic, he shares some of his contest preparation tips in this video series presented by MHP.

In the fourth episode of her second season, watch as everyone's favorite pro fitness model wraps up her recent Diana Chaloux South Central Championships and see the embarrassing bonus 'nacho cheese' footage, LOL!

NPC bodybuilder Shane Giese shows you how to lift properly & safely in the gym. In this episode, Shane performs part 2 of a great back workout and offers up some great contest prep tips as he is 5 weeks out from his competition.

Over the last 12 weeks, Kris Gethin has been training and guiding fellow BB.com employee Sarah Jones in a 12 Week Transformation Journey! Trace her steps & you can experience your own personal transformation success!

Victor Martinez is making his bodybuilding competition comeback, his first stop is the Arnold Classic 2009. As Victor prepares for the Arnold Classic, he shares some of his contest preparation tips in this video series presented by MHP.

Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #4: Get some great conditioning wisdom from Team Norton, and find out what all the figure drama was about with a couple of BodySpace members!

Over the last 12 weeks, Kris Gethin has been training and guiding fellow BB.com employee Sarah Jones in a 12 Week Transformation Journey! Trace her steps & you can experience your own personal transformation success!

This experimental training system is harder than H-E-double-toothpicks, so give it a shot: the all-new 666 Training is tempting... Join Marc and Derek for some more intense triceps training in episode #4!

NPC bodybuilder Shane Giese shows you how to lift properly & safely in the gym. In this episode, Shane performs a back workout and offers up some great contest prep tips as he is 5 weeks out from his competition.

Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #3: In this third episode, the members of Team Norton take you behind the scenes at what it takes to prepare for the OCB Midwest States!

Join Bodybuilding.com as we take a sneak peak at some of the top competitors as they make their final preparations on The Road To The Iron Man! In this episode we continue our visit with Hidetada Yamagishi as he trains hamstrings and calves.

During the next 12 weeks, Kris Gethin will be training and guiding fellow BB.com employee Sarah Jones in a 12 Week Transformation Journey! Trace her steps & you can experience your own personal transformation success!

This experimental training system is harder than H-E-double-toothpicks, so give it a shot: the all-new 666 Training is tempting... Join Marc and Derek for some more intense biceps training in episode #3!

Join Bodybuilding.com as we take a sneak peak at some of the top competitors as they make their final preparations on The Road To The Iron Man! In this episode we catch up with Hidetada Yamagishi working hard at Gold's Gym.

Check out this brand new intense training series from the guys over at Scivation, Mark Lobliner and Derek Charlebois. This experimental training system is harder than H-E-double-toothpicks, so give it a shot: the all-new 666 Training is tempting...

Check out this brand new intense training series from the guys over at Scivation, Mark Lobliner and Derek Charlebois. This experimental training system is harder than H-E-double-toothpicks, so give it a shot: the all-new 666 Training is tempting...

During the next 12 weeks, Kris Gethin will be training and guiding fellow BB.com employee Sarah Jones in a 12 Week Transformation Journey! Trace her steps & you can experience your own personal transformation success!

Check out this brand new intense training series from the guys over at Scivation, Mark Lobliner and Derek Charlebois. This experimental training system is harder than H-E-double-toothpicks, so give it a shot: the all-new 666 Training is tempting...

Join BodySpace member Adam Colorado (AC11) as he prepares for his next 3 contests in April 2009. In this first episode, get a feel for how Adam keeps his motivation while focusing on intensity during his contest prep.

In this fifth episode, Celebrity Trainer Rob Riches takes Hollywood actor Ron Lester to the gym and around town to do some bodyweight exercises, but things take a humorous turn as Ron seizes some comedic opportunities as they arise!

Every day for the next 12 weeks, you get your own personal time, one-on-one, to learn everything you need to know about nutrition, setting goals, tracking results, lifting weights, and more! Here is the intro and a little teaser...

In this third episode, Azifukared from BodySpace does another great workout, this time with an emphasis on legs with traps and biceps thrown in. Check out his no-frills, bare bones hardcore training footage!

During the next 12 weeks, Kris Gethin will be training and guiding fellow BB.com employee Sarah Jones in a 12 Week Transformation Journey! Trace her steps & you can experience your own personal transformation success!

Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #1: Meet the members of Team Norton, learn about their backgrounds & contest histories, and get some really great squatting technique tips at the same time!

In this twelfth and final episode, watch and learn as Scivation's Marc Lobiner and Derek Charlesbois explain Tri-Phase Frequency Training (Phase #3), continuing this week with the final full workout of this series, Weak Point Training on Day Four!

During the next 12 weeks, Kris Gethin will be training and guiding fellow BB.com employee Sarah Jones in a 12 Week Transformation Journey! Trace her steps & you can experience your own personal transformation success!

In her ninth episode, watch as FAME Fitness Model Pro Diana Chaloux takes you home for the holidays and shares her at-home workout routine with you - there's no excuse for working out, even if the gym is closed and you're traveling!

In this eleventh episode, watch and learn as Scivation's Marc Lobiner and Derek Charlesbois explain Tri-Phase Frequency Training (Phase #3), continuing this week with another full body workout on Day Three!

Watch as FAME Pro/NPC Fitness Competitor Linda Cusmano takes you through her 1-week-out contest prep and training, including a kitchen segment on how to prepare tilapia, an intense gym workout, and some posing practice!

During the next 12 weeks, Kris Gethin will be training and guiding fellow Bodybuilding.com employee Sarah Jones in a 12 Week Transformation Journey! Follow these exact guidelines and you can experience your own personal transformation success.

In this tenth episode, watch and learn as Scivation's Marc Lobiner and Derek Charlesbois explain Tri-Phase Frequency Training (Phase #3), continuing this week with another full body workout on Day Two!

In this first episode, FAME Pro Rob Riches meets Hollywood celebrity Ron Lester and gets the skinny on Ron's background and trials as an obese man who lost 349 lbs and underwent 17 plastic surgeries to remove loose skin.

NPC bodybuilder Shane Giese shows you how to lift properly & safely in the gym. In this episode, Shane performs a double workout, and trains arms, shoulder, and chest, then finishes with some posing practice 8 weeks out from his competition.

Learn how MsFitness went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak and figure competitor. Episode #8: Home Arms & Shoulder Workout - check out these simple exercises that you can do at home - you don't need to go to a gym!

In his second video show episode, natural bodybuilder Alex Stewart performs a serious triceps workout, performing and providing commentary on exercises to increase arm strength and thickness, naturally!

In her seventh episode, watch as FAME Fitness Model Pro Diana Chaloux takes you behind the scenes at with a hair stylist in preparation for a photo shoot. See what's involved and hear the latest news to boot!

Learn how MsFitness went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak & figure competitor. Episode #7: Creative Back Workout - check out these great exercises for building your lats, erectors, and traps!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2008 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Watch it here!

Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #19: Natural Pros Jon Harris and Jim Cordova are competing against each other at the upcoming 2008 WNBF Pro Worlds! Who will win?

NPC teen bodybuilder Shane Giese shows you how to lift properly and safely in the gym. Watch him train and learn a few lifting tips! In this episode, Shane also talks about his off-season meals and pre-workout nutrition.

Learn how MsFitness went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak & figure competitor. Episode #6: Fern's Back Workout - check out these great exercises for building your lats, erectors, and traps!

In her sixth episode, watch stunning fitness model Ava Cowan take the stage at the 2007 Ms. Figure America Pageant! Learn what it's like to sweat it out in the night and hours just before a big contest! Guest star: Rob Carbo!

Watch as NPC/FAME Figure & Fitness Competitor Linda Cusmano takes you through her 4-months-out contest prep, trying out moves for her upcoming fitness routine. Also learn about post-workout nutrition and plyometrics!

Learn how MsFitness went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak & figure competitor. Episode #5: Beginning workout basics - learn how to properly perform a full range of exercises with Fern and special guest Marzia Prince!

In her third episode, watch Jamie Eason work out her glutes and hamstrings, in the follow-up to her previous episode! Jamie teams up again with IFBB Pro Female Bodybuilder Marika Johansson to demonstrate proper technique on lunges!

NPC teen bodybuilder Shane Giese and his training partner, Trevor Walborn, show you how to lift properly. Shane is 7 weeks out from the 2008 NPC Arizona Open! Watch him train and hear him discuss his contest prep!

In her second episode, watch the lovely Miss Jamie Eason work out her glutes and legs, and find out what she's been up to recently! Jamie also teams up with IFBB Pro Marika Johansson to demonstrate proper squatting technique!

Want Hollywood muscle? Well we can help you get that movie star look with these popular celebrity workouts that are tried and true. These workouts have helped many hollywood stars get fit in a record amount of time for movie roles! Check it out...

In this final episode, follow along with former fattie Brian Friedman as he's trained by Rico McClinton and Bob Cicherillo. If you followed his workouts, you got similar results! This week: the Grand Finale!

Thanks to Ronnie Skipper, Bodybuilding Enthusiast, you'll get up close and personal with your favorite bodybuilders and find out what really makes them tick! Today: David Henry. What's the deal with his back anyway?

Thanks to Ronnie Skipper, Bodybuilding Enthusiast, you'll get up close and personal with your favorite bodybuilders and find out what really makes them tick! Today: Deshaun Grimez, and an uninvited guest!

In this episode, follow along with former fattie Brian Friedman as he's trained by Rico McClinton and Bob Cicherillo. Follow his workouts, and you'll get the same results! This week: increasing intensity as we enter the home stretch!

In episode #2, we learn about Marzia's top 10 transformation principles. Marzia is transforming Tonya, a mom of three, who wishes to improve her appearance through health and fitness. See Tonya's first workout!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2008 Iron Man Pro Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Watch it here! TWO NEW EPISODES TODAY (ONE VIDEO & ONE ANIMATED!)

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they wrap up their preparation for the 2008 Iron Man Pro Competition. You can get the final video from this series right here. Episode #6: Omar Deckard!

In this new video series we will introduce you to Marzia Prince, Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Model. She will be transforming Tonya, a mother of three, that wishes to improve her appearance through health and fitness!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2008 Iron Man Pro Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #5: Johnnie O. Jackson!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2008 Iron Man Pro Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #4: David Henry!

In this episode you will see the 2nd of three episodes that will walk you through a new innovative 4 day tried and true workout split for maximum results. Join Marc Lobliner and Derek Charlebois' from SciVation...

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2008 Iron Man Pro Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #3: Will Harris!

In this episode, follow along with Brian Friedman, the guy being trained in the video by Tito Raymond and Bob Cicherillo. Follow his workouts, and you'll get the same results! This week: learn how to bust through a weight-loss plateau!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2008 Iron Man Pro Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #2: Silvio Samuel!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2008 Iron Man Pro Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #1: DeShaun Grimez!

In this episode we will introduce you to Marzia Prince, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Model. She will be transforming Tonya, a mother of three, that wishes to improve her appearance through health and fitness. Check it out...

Check out Brandon's tips and tricks on building a great v-taper. His back training techniques have given him development at a young age, showing a prominent waist to shoulder symmetry. Learn more here...

Check out the new Metroflex Gym: See The Power video series, straight to you from Arlington, Texas! Watch this new show and see why people drive from hundreds of miles around just to train at Metroflex!

How would you like to have triceps similar to Dexter Jackson or abs like Peter Putnam? Well here it is baby, now you can get a first hand look at the tips that the pros get... Exercises & video included. Check it out!

In this second episode, watch ablicious Ava Cowan train her chest and triceps at Gold's Gym, nailing perfect form and looking great! Also watch as Ava preps for the 2007 FAME North Americans by getting in some posing practice!

In this first episode, learn all about the vivacious Diana Chaloux and her personal training business, NPC and WNSO competitions, and TV appearances! Learn how Diana got started in the fitness industry, and watch her train!

In her new show, learn all about the vivacious Diana Chaloux and her personal training business, NPC and WNSO competitions, and TV appearances! Learn how Diana got started in the fitness industry, and watch her train!

Learn how gym geek MsFitness went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak & figure competitor. Follow her around the gym, talk about dieting, getting your body back after having children, and more!

Watch as Brandon Poe uncovers the bicep exercises that help him perfect his body symmetry. His hard training in the gym has led to a great string of contest victories at such a young age! Check it out...

In this first episode, learn all about the appealing Ava Cowan and her offseason diet, nutrition, and supplementation! Learn how to cook protein pancakes, and what supplements Ava takes before hitting the gym.

East Coast Muscle is proud to offer this great video series with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez and MHP President Gerard Dente! Tune in and see how Big Vic trains for the 2007 Olympia! This week: Victor Martinez builds his biceps and triceps!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #18: Bill Wilmore!

East Coast Muscle is proud to offer this great video series with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez and MHP President Gerard Dente! Tune in and see how Big Vic trains for the 2007 Olympia! This week: Victor Martinez builds his chest!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #17: Dexter 'The Blade' Jackson!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #16: Valerie Waugaman!

East Coast Muscle is proud to offer this new video series with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez and MHP President Gerard Dente! Tune in and see how Big Vic trains for the 2007 Olympia! This week: Victor Martinez blasts his calves!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #15: Tanji Johnson!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #14: Mark Dugdale!

Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #9: All about anabolic steroids and prohormones (part 2), personal choices, and what Patrick Arnold has to say about them!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #13: Ms. Fitness Olympia Adela Garcia!

East Coast Muscle is proud to offer this new video series with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez and MHP President Gerard Dente! Tune in and see how Big Vic trains for the 2007 Olympia! This week: Victor Martinez trains legs!

Come join us as Bob Chick travels around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they continue their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #12: Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler!

Learn how gym geek MsFitness went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak & figure competitor. Follow her around the gym, talk about dieting, getting your body back after having children, and more. Episode #1: Hardcore Abs Workout!

Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #8: All about anabolic steroids and prohormones, why natural competitors stay away, and what Patrick Arnold has to say about them!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #11: the lovely Monica Brant!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #10: Johnnie O. Jackson!

In this fourth episode, Tamar reviews her performance at the 2007 NPC Southern States Championship in this hilarious recap video. Find out what's next for the lovely Tamar, and don't miss Ava Cowan's cameo appearances!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #9: Ronnie Coleman!

East Coast Muscle is proud to offer this new video series with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez and MHP President Gerard Dente! Tune in and see how Big Vic trains for the 2007 Olympia! This week: Victor Martinez trains back!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #8: Big QT, Quincy Taylor!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #6: Dayana Cadeau!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #5: Darrem Charles!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #4: Toney Freeman!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #3: Silvio Samuel Saviour!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #2: Annie Rivieccio!

In this episode you will see how Toney The X-Man Freeman gets ready for the 2007 Mr. Olympia contest by fine tuning his abs and calves. Learn the importance of mindset and concentration while training...

Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #5: Meal Planning and Differences In Diet And Nutrition!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Episode #1: Marcus 'the Comet' Haley!

NPC teen bodybuilder Shane Giese and his training partner, Trevor Walborn, show you how to lift properly. Shane is only weeks away from the 2007 NPC Teen Nationals! Watch him train and hear him discuss his contest prep!

Valerie Waugaman leads the Fit Mission Revolution in the minds of millions, improving lives along the way! This week: after successfully defending and retaining her title at the 2007 Shawn Ray Colorado Pro, Valerie recaps and relives the moment!

Come join us as we travel around the country visiting IFBB Pros as they start their preparation for the 2007 Olympia Competition. You can get the latest video from this series right here. Watch it here!

In this second episode of the Posedown you will get training tips on the Mind & Muscle Connection from IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Gunter Schlierkamp!
Also check out our athlete profile of IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Silvio Samuel Saviour along with helpful nutrition tips from IFBB Figure Pro Zhanna Rotar!

Learn how to maximize muscle gain by stimulating your body with the perfect nutrition and workout regimen. Find out what it will take for you to bust through your plateau and start making size and strength gains! Check it out...

Watch in as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #2: Find out how you can train with a competitor that you need to beat in an upcoming show.

NPC teen bodybuilder, Shane Giese and his training partner, Trevor Walborn, show you how to properly lift as they prepare for the NPC Teen Nationals! Watch this video series to find out why Shane prefers dumbbells to barbells!

Follow Brandon Poe through his contest preparation for several bodybuilding contests in 2007. Learn what it takes to compete from grueling workouts, cardio, nutrition and more. See how he balances life outside the gym!

Watch stunning Fitness Couple and NPC Competitors, Chris LaCascia and Tracy Guarino, as they prepare for the 2007 Muscle Beach Bodybuilding and Figure Championships in Venice, CA! Get The Full Episode listing Right Here!

Join your host, Valerie Waugaman, as she leads the way down the road to the 2007 Arnold and the coveted Figure International title and springboards the Fit Mission Revolution into the minds of millions, improving lives along the way!

Welcome! Here we will introduce the UN series of training videos with Alex Fedorov. Watch as this European IFBB pro trains his legs. Learn correct form from a pro! Check them out right here on Bodybuilding.com! NEW: INSTRUCTIONAL LEG VIDEO #7.

Watch Jim and Josh cover everything a lifter needs to know about the exercises ranging from how to properly perform the exercise, injury prevention tips, what muscle groups are worked, what kind of athlete it will benefit and much more.

Watch as John Berry coaches his training partner, Barry Snell, on how to pack on 6-8 weeks worth of lean muscle mass using only AST supplements and plenty of hardcore training! Season 2 of John & Baz's British Bodybuilding Show.

Bob is the champion, my friends! He kept on fighting to the end... Bob's back this week to discuss the 2006 Masters Pro World Championships.
Be sure to check out the Masters webcast replays here on Bodybuilding.com.